The jewelry designer defines his aesthetic, picks his favorite piece, and reveals what he loves to see women wear

Philip Crangi is the go-to designer for seriously sophisticated jewelry you never knew you had to have. He refers to an evolving blend of architectural, worldly, and historical references in creating an unexpectedly chic collection of thoroughly original pieces that defy categorization but are, somehow, exactly what you never knew you always wanted.

Philip Crangi Q & A

Philip Crangi Q & A

After graduating from RISD, Crangi worked for William Lipton, Japanese artist Mariko Mori and sculptor Michele Oka Doner before launching the Philip Crangi fine jewelry line in 2001. Soon after, he launched a hugely successful lower-priced silver and costume line called Giles & Brother. He now runs both lines with his sister, and business partner, Courtney. Last Fall he two opened 'Crangi Family Project', the label's first storefront boutique in a landmark area of New York's Meatpacking District.